BREAST cancer survivor, Tracey Brader, was lacking confidence in her physical appearance after losing her hair, eyelashes and eyebrows while undergoing chemotherapy.

But after undergoing an amazing makeup transformation with beauty blogger Tricia Cusden she now feels like a “new” version of herself.

Tricia, founder of Look Fabulous Forever, spread some festive cheer and treated cancer survivor Tracey to a stunning makeover as part of Cancer Research UK’s Right Now campaign.

Mum of three Tracey, 55, was shocked to be diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2015.

She revealed: “I was in a really good place, I had just told a friend I was happy and then this happened. It destroys how you feel – you have to tell the kids and you don’t know what is going to happen.”

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Tricia said: “Meeting Tracey and giving her a makeover was a brilliant experience and one that was truly deserving.

“After losing my mother to cancer, I understand how many people are affected by this dreadful disease so it was wonderful to be able to help Tracey feel like herself again after going through treatment.

“Sometimes applying make-up, even if it’s just a pop of colour with a lip, can help boost confidence and make someone feel better about themselves.”

Tracey added: “It was around a year ago that I lost my hair, my eyelashes and my eyebrows and I didn’t feel like me anymore.

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Tracey said she felt like a "new me" after the transformation

“It’s taken some time to build myself back up but I’m getting there. I had a wonderful day with Tricia and felt truly pampered by the makeover.

“Seeing myself in the mirror was a bit of a shock but a lovely feeling. I felt like a new me.”

Tracey and Tricia are supporting Cancer Research UK’s Right Now campaign. The campaign shows the reality of day-to-day life for those affected by cancer and brings together stories of patients and their loved ones, researchers and medical staff.